At Arms and Security 2018, being held in Kiev (Ukraine), the local defense contractor Zhytomyr Armored Plant is introducing an upgraded variant of the BRM-1K armored command post vehicle, the BMP-M1C infantry fighting vehicle.

New BMP-M1C infantry fighting vehicle showcased at Arms and Security 2018, Kiev
(Picture source: UkrOboronProm)

A modernization of the BRM-1K mobile command post, the BMP-M1C features a significant increase of fire power and protection, and the replacement of outdated Soviet engine with a new German Deutz powerpack. This upgrade gives the vehicle a maximum speed of 70km/h or 7,5 km/h for water crossing.

The BMP-M1C has a combat weight of 15,5 tons and can carry up to eight soldiers and effectively support dismounted infantry units due to its Stilleto combat module. The Stilleto combines a 30-mm ZTM-2 automatic cannon ZTM-2 automatic cannon (Ukrainian designed equivalent of the Soviet 2A42), a 7,62 mm machine gun, and anti-guided missile launchers allowing to destroy enemy armored vehicles at distances up to 5 km.

In order to increase firing precision, the module is fitted with a new OTS-20.04-01 digital sighting systems, which is equipped with a laser rangefinder and a thermal imager. A new fire control system called "Synthesis" also provides precise fire in all meteorological conditions and at any time of the day.

The Stilleto combat module was successfully field-tested for the first time in March 2017 by Zhytomyr armored plant.